Maintenance Supervisor

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Based at our site in Langley, SC, Imerys is hiring for a Maintenance Supervisor. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow into larger roles at the plant.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant maintenance programs. This includes but is not limited to the planning of work for the Maintenance group, coordinating of breakdown repairs, as well as, development and implementation of the preventive maintenance program. This should include analyzing inspection data and required repairs in order to determine the economics of replacements or repairs.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Act as a champion for safety for the site, you will lead safety sessions with the workforce. Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
Respond to safety and environmental hazards to eliminate them and maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Manage maintenance and contractor spending in accordance with the plant budget.
Ensure parts and appropriate tools are available to perform maintenance work.
Gather, analyze and interpret data from reliability centered maintenance tools (oil analysis, vibration monitoring, alignment, thermography, etc.)
Manage Asset Lists, PM compliance and regulatory schedule via Tabware/SAP CMMS
Assist production personnel with identifying system/equipment issues and solutions (trouble-shooting).
Supervise implementation of process equipment improvements, work practices and equipment changes which improve productivity and/or enhance equipment availability.
Schedule weekly/daily maintenance activities for contractors and maintenance employees
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Experience with leading industrial projects
Minimum 2 years of experience supervising/managing industrial maintenance
Ability to lead & develop teams
Experience with maintenance programs via a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Strong mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills
Knowledge of mechanical maintenance processes including preventive/predictive maintenance procedure with understanding of process control concepts and broad range of equipment types.
Internal customer focused and proven team member.
Ability to work independently and with various levels of personnel.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement preferred

Work Environment:

Plant environment with exposure to varying temperature/humidity and chemicals and process equipment: Office environment–sitting, desk work - 40%; process environment - standing, walking, observing, trouble-shooting – 60%.
Lifting up to 50 lbs. - Infrequent
Communicating - verbally/written required – Listening
Duration of work week – typically Mon-Fri; plant and process support to 24/7 operation and must be available for on-call coverage during off hours/weekends/holidays.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.